Description

Firmware Engineer Level I or Level II

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer (Level I or Level II) to write control code for our next generation of laboratory automation devices and robotic systems at our headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have experience with the development of firmware for robotic systems, with an emphasis on motor controllers, low-level communications protocols, and PCB bring-up/troubleshooting. The person in this role will work closely with our manufacturing, field service, and engineering teams to streamline our device calibration/deployment process and address issues that arise at customer sites. The ideal candidate will grow with the company and take on additional responsibilities over time.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a growing company in a dynamic field. Our devices and systems help scientists create research environments conducive to breakthrough results. Help prevent the next pandemic!

HighRes Biosolutions is a leader in the field of lab automation. Our mission is to improve human health through life science robotics; which our passionate team accomplishes through innovative software and hardware solutions with a focus on flexible and expandable modularity. Our systems and devices are used by the top pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research labs throughout the world to help discover new drugs faster and more efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for all HighRes device product lines, including our incubators, liquid handlers, automated storage systems, and centrifuges

• Support manufacturing teams and assist with the development of calibration software tools for our robotics equipment

• Support field service teams with addressing customer issues that arise in the field with our devices

• Participate in all parts of the firmware development lifecycle, including requirements development, design and implementation, validation and verification, and customer support

• Develop firmware to communicate with motor controllers and sensors using low-level communications protocols

• Troubleshoot issues and communicate recommended improvements

• Champion maximizing automation, awareness, and connectivity for all product lines

• Devise creative firmware solutions for hardware limitations

• Travel up to 10%

• Satisfy hybrid work requirements - currently ~50% in office

Qualifications

Qualifications

• BS/MS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related

• 2 years experience in firmware development, including internships & co-ops

• Experience with developing firmware for bare metal and embedded Linux platforms (experience with STMicro processors and/or System-on-Module firmware design a plus)

• Ability to read schematics and perform board bring-up/troubleshoot PCB issues

• Experience developing Python test scripts for hardware (experience with NumPy/Scipy/Pandas a plus)

• Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232/485)

• Experience with development of Javascript/React web interfaces for deployment on embedded web servers a major plus

• Experience with motor controllers, industrial robotics, and/or laboratory automation a major plus

• Experience with Yocto/Buildroot build environments a plus